Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near the ...

What Is an Anal Fistula? An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that forms between the inside of the anus (the hole at the end of your digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body) and the ...

A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess may ...